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GD03 MWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,435 mi
Last recorded165,435 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 MWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 165,435 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 164,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 163,954 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.E.D. bulb fitted to Halogen type headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.E.D. bulb fitted to Halogen type headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,567 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 157,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 127,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 125,605 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 125,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,423 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,915 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 101,915 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,206 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,206 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 39,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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GD03 MWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD03 MWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GD03 MWC registered?

GD03 MWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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